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A place full of history

A place full of history

The Königsstuhl is not only a natural monument, but also a place with an eventful history:

Bronze Age: An important place even then - the "royal tomb" here bears witness to this.

1795: Pastor von Willich establishes Rügen's first spa in Sagard and begins developing the paths to the Stubbenkammer.

1801 Construction of the first "Köhlerhütte" shelter for guests.

1807: The Napoleonic occupation temporarily puts an end to tourism.

1818/1838: Construction of the first inns, including one designed by Schinkel.

1848 & 1891: Two fires require rebuilding.

1865: "Fire Rain Rocks" as an early tourist spectacle.

1870-1890: Tourism booms, carriages and steamers bring guests.

1944-1945: Used as a military hospital, later for military purposes by the Red Army and NVA.

From 1945: Opening of a new inn, today: "Restaurant am Königsstuhl".

1990: Plans for an information centre are drawn up following the establishment of the national park.

2004: Opening of the KÖNIGSSTUHL National Park Centre.

2023: Skywalk opens - in line with the protection of the chalk cliffs.